Omares
Omares | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 355 BC |
| Died | May 334 BC (aged c. 21) |
| Allegiance | 
Achaemenid Empire |
| Years of service | 334 BC |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Granicus |
Omares (Greek: Ὠμάρης; died May 334 BC) was a Persian, commander of 20,000 Greek mercenaries in the Battle of the Granicus (modern-day Turkey).[1] He was killed during the battle.[2]
References
- ^ Arrian, Anabasis Alexandri, 1.14.4, 16.3
- ^ Arrian, 1.16.3